Boosted by government programs, cover cropping is increasing across the US Midwest
Cover crops, with their ability to reduce erosion and promote soil health, are being planted across more U.S. Midwestern land than ever. That's according to new University of Illinois research showing that cover crop adoption reached 7.2% in 2021, up.....»»
Could a wealth tax help reduce inequality?
The idea of taxing personal fortunes is under increasing discussion amid the growing disparity in wealth distribution in society......»»
Citizen science data characterizes threat due to visits by swarms of jellyfish on the coast of the province of Malaga
A little-known threat to tourists in the form of stinging jellyfish could affect those who like to take a dip in between lazing in the heat on the sun-drenched beaches of Málaga (Spain). These sea creatures are of increasing concern along Spain's mo.....»»
American Honda aims to increase CPO leasing mix
The automaker will continue to enhance its leasing programs for used vehicles, a "critical gateway" for young and first-time buyers......»»
US to ban Chinese connected car software and hardware, citing security risks
The ban would start in model-year 2027 for software and MY2030 for hardware. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The US government is readying its latest measure to defend local automotive manufacturing. In May, US President.....»»
Deeper corals may help shallow reefs recover in the Florida keys
Since the 1970s, coral reefs in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) have experienced catastrophic declines in coral cover, with as much as a 50% reduction between 1998 and 2011 alone. Although coral reefs within the FKNMS have been hea.....»»
Advanced civilizations will overheat their planets within 1,000 years, researchers suggest
Earth's average global temperatures have been steadily increasing since the Industrial Revolution. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA), Earth has been heating up at a rate of 0.06°C (0.11°F) per decade since 1850—or ab.....»»
iPhone 16 Pro users experiencing touchscreen issues, some taps and swipes ignored
An increasing number of iPhone 16 Pro owners are reporting intermittent issues with their phone’s touchscreen responsiveness. Users experience taps and swipes seemingly being ignored, which affects various interactions like scrolling, pressing butt.....»»
Evidence tells us voters might be convinced to accept short-term pain for long-term gain—but it will be a hard sell
In the build-up to his government's first budget, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been setting expectations low. It will be "painful," he has warned, and a "difficult trade-off" will have to be made because of the economic inheritance left by the las.....»»
New tool to help decision makers navigate possible futures of the Colorado River
The Colorado River is a vital source of water in the Western United States, providing drinking water for homes and irrigation for farms in seven states, but the basin is under increasing pressure from climate change and drought. A new computational t.....»»
How a doubling of sentence lengths helped pack England"s prisons to the rafters
Around 1,750 prisoners in England and Wales were recently released early, the first part of the government's plan to solve the prison overcrowding crisis......»»
Genome sequence analysis identifies new driver of antimicrobial resistance
Antibiotics are a lifesaving tool. Yet, due to their chronic overuse, microbes are evolving and developing immunity against them. As a result, once-effective medications can no longer stave off infections, complicating treatment and increasing mortal.....»»
Oceanic life found to be thriving thanks to Saharan dust blown from thousands of kilometers away
Iron is a micronutrient indispensable for life, enabling processes such as respiration, photosynthesis, and DNA synthesis. Iron availability is often a limiting resource in today's oceans, which means that increasing the flow of iron into them can in.....»»
Creator of fake Kamala Harris video Musk boosted sues Calif. over deepfake laws
Online influencer "Mr Reagan" accuses California of bullying humorists. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) After California passed laws cracking down on AI-generated deepfakes of election-related content.....»»
India approves development of reusable launcher, space station module
The Indian government has approved $2.7 billion in new spending for its space program. Enlarge / Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma and Virendra Sachdeva, two members of Narendra Modi's ruling BJP party, celebrate the landing of India's C.....»»
Mistrial declared for ex-AT&T exec accused of bribing government official
Jury asked question about bribery "intent" before declaring themselves deadlocked. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | AaronP/Bauer-Griffin) A mistrial was declared today in the trial of former AT&T Illinois President Paul L.....»»
Cloudflare helps Brazil block Elon Musk’s X after platform briefly evaded ban
X switch to Cloudflare revived site in Brazil until Cloudflare isolated X traffic. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) Elon Musk's X temporarily became accessible again in Brazil despite government orders requiring.....»»
AI’s hungry maw drives massive $100B investment plan by Microsoft and BlackRock
Investment "goes beyond what any single company or government can finance." Enlarge (credit: J Studios via Getty Images) If you haven't noticed by now, Big Tech companies have been making plans to invest in the infrastru.....»»
Carlos Ghosn lieutenant Greg Kelly heads to make-or-break appeal verdict in Nissan criminal trial
Defense lawyer for former American Nissan Director Greg Kelly tells Tokyo court that testimony of a key government witness is uncredible and undermines his prosecution......»»
Scientists seek a balance between crop production and protecting the environment
Scientists at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory (NPARL), in Sidney, Montana, completed a study that shows the use of continuous cropping systems can better sustain crop yields while reduc.....»»
Tropical cyclone intensity exacerbated by increasing depth of ocean mixed layer, finds study
Tropical cyclones can have severe consequences for both the marine and terrestrial environments, as well as the organisms and communities who inhabit them. In the oceans, there can be alterations in sea surface temperature that disrupt biological pro.....»»